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Summary: How'd you like them apples!
Review: If you've never been profoundly effected by a book, then you have to read Lance Armstrong's story. Yes, it gives you great insight into the cycling world, but even moreso, the book opens your eyes to the physical effects of cancer and how to conquer them emotionally. Lance doesn't hide any details of his diagnosis and treatment but chooses instead to lay them all out for everyone to see. His experience has made it easier for men to freely talk about testicular cancer and to take the early steps to prevent its progression. I am not an avid cyclist or a cancer survivor, but Lance's book read so well (I finished it in 2 days) that I could totally relate to him. I enjoyed every page and even laughed and cried as I read. I have never rated a book on Amazon before, but I was so moved by this story that I couldn't help myself. I even contributed to the Lance Armstrong Foundation today through Lance's web site in order to help other cancer survivors. You can help, too. It's a good cause, and you never know.. one day you might need and appreciate such a donation.
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Summary: Great bio!
Review: Now that he's won the Tour de France twice, more people are looking at Lance Armstrong and with good reason. This book tells the story of the kid with the rough family background and the mother who wouldn't give up and how he became a world-famous athlete, only to nearly lose it all when cancer began taking over his body. Lance and Sally Jenkins write an accessible story of growing up and dealing with the big C. The medical aspects of this book are never hidden or shadowed and the retelling of Lance's victory at the Tour de France is exciting, although we already know how it ended. This is a great biography and a great story.
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Summary: wonderful book
Review: This book is wonderful. Not only does it take you step by step with how Lance dealt with cancer, it takes you step by step into the competition to the Tour De France. I couldn't put the book down. It teaches you never to quit and to go after your dreams.
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Summary: Awesome!!!
Review: This book was just awesome!! I happened to be reading it at the end of the 2000 Tour de France, and it had me read the paper every morning for news about Lance. My wife actually bought it and read it first, at the beginning of the Tour, and she read and watched everything she could find about Lance's attempt to win back to back victories of the Tour. A must read for any athlete, cancer patient, cancer survivor or anyone who enjoys being inspired. I'm buying a bike and I'm going to start riding!!
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Summary: Humbling
Review: A very candid account of the life of one of best athletes in the world. Sure it's a great account of the world of a professional cyclist. However, it is more than just another athlete's account of how a regular person from a humble background becomes a hero. Armstrong is both honest and a bit brash, but most importantly it is almost impossible to walk away from this book without getting the feeling that we are truly fortunate to be alive. That we have the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of our friends and families. As long as we are survivors we have the chance to be special. Good story, great inspiration.
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Summary: Amazing!
Review: I read the book in one sitting...it's that captivating! Whether you are a cycling fan or not this is one you shouldn't pass up! At times I felt myself angry over the way Armstrong treated his friends, coaches and family but then...you have to consider what he was going through at the time. Yes he is brash but when you're as good as he is and have been through what he's been through it's not without cause. A truly inspirational and uplifting story.
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Summary: A Must Read
Review: Lance Armstrong is an Incredible Strong Human Being.He has Overcome So Much.this Book puts everything into Perspective.The Value of Life&Loved Ones.Lance Armstrong is a True Warrior.He Never Gave up.after reading this Touching Book You Will See him More than an Athlete he is a True Champion of Life.
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Summary: You'll meet the real Lance
Review: If you are looking for a work of literary art, this isn't it. If you want to know what it was like to grow up and live as Lance Armstrong, the World Champion, Tour de France Winner, and Cancer Survivor, this is the book for you. You feel as though Lance is at the supper table telling you the story of his life over a home cooked meal his Mom made up. If you don't get goose-bumps, check your pulse.
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Summary: Doesn't Leave Out Details
Review: Lance Armstrong's book is very inspiring, but not in the fluffy, ethereal manner of so many "inspirational" autobiographies. In this book you get SOME idea of what it must have been like to go through his cancer treatment in very detailed descriptions (central line removal, sperm donation, nausea...). Kudos on the technical correctness in the book from this physician. For those interested in the cycling side, it is also interesting to glimpse the strategy, training and team approach to the Tour. Even if you watched the televised portions of the Tour, you will have a much better idea of how Lance and the U.S. Postal team rode to victory. Very good book.
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Summary: Lance's story give hope to Cancer patients
Review: I read this book because I got caught up in the 99 Tour de France and Lance Armstrong's story. What I discovered was much more interesting. The will to live...The fight of cancer patients...The struggle of the cancer patient's family. Not long after reading this book, a friend's son in law was diagnosed with testicular cancer. I gave her Lance's book and sent her the Lance Armstrong Foundations web address ... so that she could get further information on the disease.
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